Overview

Learn how you can make an impact in games creation using visual research, creative experimentation and technical development, by working with programmers, audio technicians and musicians.

Full description

Study in a city where 18% of the UK gaming industry is based (nesta.org.uk).
Benefit from our links to local games companies, including Jagex and Frontier.
Take part in events with industry reps, such as annual gaming festival Brains Eden.

This course will equip you with 3D computer games skills in modelling, texturing and animation enabling you to create characters, environments and special effects. You’ll learn how to bring your creations to life with animation and interactive games software such as Unity 3D. You’ll be given access to the latest technologies, and supported by a dedicated Computer Graphics Technical Officer.

Thanks to our close links with other Cambridge School of Art courses, you’ll also get the chance to work with illustrators, animators, graphic designers and film students.

Our flexible modules will allow you to specialise in your chosen areas, and get a head-start on your career path in the digital arts.

With help from industry-based lecturers as well as our core teaching staff, you will learn about current practices for artists working in computer games. We have links with many local games companies including Ninja Theory, Jagex and Frontier. We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, allowing our students access to cutting-edge research materials.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Computer Games Arts

Concept Art and Drawing for Computer Games

Computer Games Art

Digital Compositing

Digital Sculpting

Computer and Video Games Studies

English for Study 1 & 2

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including Grade C in Art, Design or Media subject.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
Applicants to this course will be required to attend interview and display a portfolio of work for assessment. Applicants resident outside of mainland UK only may submit a portfolio electronically.

Alternatives

UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
Access to HE Diplomas at overall Pass grade are accepted, related subjects are preferred.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.

Portfolio requirements

Your portfolio should:

be a visual portfolio
demonstrate your drawing skills
include concept drawings and personal sketchbooks.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12200 GBP / year

≈ 12200 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

They offer most new undergraduate students funding to support their studies and university life. There’s also finance available for specific groups of students.

Grants and scholarships are available for:

Low income households
Students with disabilities
Your first degree
Talented sports people

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Programme Structure

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Living costs

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